Pod hotel operator LyLo has appointed P-Three to locate a suitable site in London for the company’s European debut.
LyLo is looking for office or retail buildings of 15,000 sq ft to 50,000 sq ft that could potentially be transformed into a pod hotel. P-Three is initially focused on potential sites in Southwark, although other central locations in London will be considered.
Launched in 2022, LyLo is part of EVT – a major Australian operator of cinemas, hotels and restaurants. LyLo already has operational pod hotels in Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch in New Zealand and Brisbane in Australia.
Thomas Rose, co-founder of P-Three, said: “The pod hotel model has proven to be a game-changer in the hospitality space, especially for younger, budget-conscious travellers who often prioritise unique experiences and dynamic, social environments over traditional hotel offerings. With its large and vibrant visitor base, London is the perfect starting point for LyLo’s European expansion and we’re confident that their innovative approach and design-led concept will resonate well in this market. We look forward to working with them to bring it to life.”
Tim Alpe, managing director of LyLo, added: “We are thrilled to introduce LyLo to Europe, with London as the perfect city to launch our first property. Our innovative pod hotel concept has already proven successful in New Zealand and Australia, and we are confident that the European market will embrace our unique blend of affordability and community-focused design. London’s dynamic and diverse traveller base makes it an ideal location to begin this exciting new chapter, and we look forward to bringing LyLo’s fresh approach to hospitality to the city.
